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LFN FIELD TALK PODCAST
The MN Ag Expo takes place in Mankato on January 18 and 19. The annual Ag Expo brings together farmers, researchers and ag leaders from across the state together. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth joins this Field Talk podcast with details about the event.
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Farm News
January 11, 2023
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DICAMBA CUTOFF MAINTAINED
State specific restrictions for the use of three dicamba herbicides will stay the same for 2023 in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced that the cutoff date for applications of Engenia, Xtendi-Max and Tavium will be June 12 south of Interstate 94 and June 30 north of I-94. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the timeline that was used in 2022 resulted in fewer dicamba drift complaints than in previous years. Listen
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION CONCLUDES
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual convention wrapped up today in San Juan, Puerto Rico. AFBF set policy priorities for the organization at the convention. Among the issues is farm labor reform. The Senate last year failed to advance a last-minute Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bill that some thought to be the best chance for farm labor reforms in decades. The legislation was passed by the House more than a year earlier. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says that legislation still didn't fully address the needs of agriculture. Listen
While in San Juan, AFBF and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere.
NO COMPROMISE ON MEXICAN GMO BAN
After a speech at the AFBF convention, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said the U.S. won’t back down or compromise on its stance against Mexico’s plan to ban imports of genetically modified yellow corn. Vilsack says the American government is supposed to reply by January 15 to Mexico’s proposal to delay the ban until 2025. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has spoken to her Mexican counterpart about the dispute. Vilsack said that if Mexico doesn’t agree to withdraw its import ban, the White House will then push the USMCA on trade rules. Vilsack told Mexico’s President Lopez Obrador that he won’t be able to find enough non-GMO corn to import and feed the country’s livestock sector.
MINNESOTA AWARDED AT AFBF
The Minnesota Farm Bureau received the New Horizon Award at the AFBF convention this week. Ruth Meirick Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Director says the award was for improvements to their display at the Minnesota State Fair. Listen
EXCELLENCE IN AG AWARD
Kristy Miron of Washington County finished as runner-up in the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Ag competition. Miron received a $25,000 credit towards a new piece of equipment from sponsor Case IH.
The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who do not derive the majority of their income from an agricultural operation, but who actively contribute and grow through their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations.
MN AG EXPO NEXT WEEK
The 2023 MN Ag Expo will take place next week at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center in Mankato. Ag Expo will be held January 18-19. The Linder Farm Network will broadcast from the Ag Expo and will provide reports from the event which is put on annually by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association.
A full schedule of events is available here.
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EPA RENEWALBE FUEL HEARINGS
Biofuel proponents and petroleum industry representatives alike provided testimony this week during virtual hearings on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed volume obligations for 2023-2025. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard Syverson was among the people providing testimony. Syverson says that corn producers are generally happy with the volumes proposed by the EPA. Listen
Syverson says ethanol proponents are continuing to push for policies that open the market to higher blends of ethanol.
BIOFUELS PROPONENTS UNHAPPY WITH EPA VOLUMES
Clean Fuels Alliance America staff expressed frustration with the proposed volumes for biomass-based diesel since they do not match the volumes that are already in the market and do not account for expected growth in capacity and feedstocks.
“The proposed rule significantly undercounts existing biomass-based diesel production and fails to provide growth for investments the industry has already made in additional capacity, including for sustainable aviation fuel,” Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen stated in testimony to EPA.
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth says the EPA is putting up roadblocks that thwart the inhibit the growth of biodiesel in the U.S. at a time when demand for lower carbon fuels is growing. Listen
YEAR ROUND E15 A PRIORITY
The major focus for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is increasing ethanol use. Katie Muckenhirn, ACE vice president of public affair says uninterrupted access to E15 is a priority for the coalition. Without action, some markets could lose access to E15 by June 1. Muckenhirn says there was congressional support for year round E15 during the last session, but nothing was enacted. She's hopeful that will change in 2023, particularly because the effort has support from a wide range of entities. Listen
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES LINGER FOR SHIPPERS
Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says there have been improvements seen recently in the nation's river transportation system. However due to weather and other factors, rail shipments aren't flowing as well as hoped. Listen
SOY FARMERS TO THAILAND
A delegation of farmers representing the Northern Soy Marketing group is in Thailand promoting the benefits of purchasing soybeans and soy products from northern states, including Minnesota. University of Minnesota Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve says the delegation is providing information to livestock producers about the benefits of soybeans grown in northern climates. While northern-grown beans may be lower in protein, there is a beneficial amino acid profile. Listen
SNOW AND RESIDU IMPACTING FROST DEPTH
Snow cover and crop residue play a substantial role in how deep into the soil frost will go. Jeff Struck with the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center says that's case in some monitoring sites. Listen
SPACE LIMITED FOR LFN LISTENER TOUR
Only a few spots remain for the Linder Farm Network tour to the Canadian Rockies with Holiday Vacations. Response has been tremendous. To learn more about the tour, which takes place from July 15-24, click here.
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 12 UMN Winter Crops Day, Waseca
Jan. 18-19 MN Ag Expo, Mankat0
Feb. 7 Nitrogen Conference, Mankato
Feb. 7 Women in Ag Network Conference, Willmar
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The American Farm Bureau Federation held its annual convention in Puerto Rico this week. Puerto Rico's top agriculture commodities include dairy, grain, plantains, cattle and greenhouse/floriculture crops.
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